Description
Brighten your day with these delightful cranberry orange muffins, featuring a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors in every fluffy bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk, melted butter, and orange zest until blended.
- Merge Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in cranberries with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the muffins cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for longer freshness.